Allison, a native of Shelbyville, Tennessee, is graduating this May with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC). IMC blends coursework in Corporate Communications and Public Relations from the Communication Studies Department with coursework in Marketing from the Business Department, all in the light of biblical principles.


In addition to excelling in the classroom and earning her second consecutive Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete and All-Academic honors this season, she played a key role in helping her teammates leave their mark in the history books coming off the winningest season in program history, three-peating as Appalachian Athletic Conference tournament champions, winning back-to-back conference regular-season titles, making their fourth straight appearance in the national tournament, and climbing to a No. 12 ranking in the final NAIA Div. II Women's Basketball Coaches' Top-25 Poll. The extraordinary 2018-19 season included an undefeated 26-0 record in conference play during the regular-season before notching three more wins in the AAC tournament for a 29-0 record against conference foes while finishing at 31-2 overall. During the year, Bryan pieced together a record-breaking 30-game winning streak that was eventually snapped in opening round play of the NAIA Div. II Women's Basketball National Championship.


Allison and the Lions were guided by this year's AAC Coach of the Year, Jason Smith, as he led with a "We Over Me" mentality that Allison and the team fully bought into, which resulted in unprecedented success. While Bryan competed selflessly and rarely received individual honors, Allison was still recognized for her commanding defensive presence on the hardwood when named this year's Defensive Player of the Year by the AAC, marking the first time since the 2013-14 season that a Lion had received the distinction for standout defensive prowess. She was the lone Bryan player to land on both the All-AAC Second Team and All-Defensive Team this year. In Honors Chapel, Allison was also given the Senior Communication Studies Scholarship Award, presented by the Department of Communication, Media, & Culture.


"To'Nesha has "fought the good fight with tenacity" that accurately represents this award," stated Coach Smith. "She has been a leader on and off the court in many different disciplines positively impacting the Bryan College campus and students. Her Christ-like servanthood has left an everlasting legacy that will impact lives for years to come. She will always be loved and missed!"